Proposed Legislation Would Allow States to Manage Gulf Red Snapper
Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act would turn fishery management over to the Gulf states.
Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act would turn fishery management over to the Gulf states.
No more warnings, say federal fisheries officials, for those it catches fishing illegally — even in waters declared legal by the state.
The state joins Louisiana and Texas in allowing anglers a season longer than that proposed by NOAA Fisheries, the shortest ever for the species.
In an unprecedent joint letter, four governors cite “irretrievably broken” federal management
Declaring that federal fishery managers have left the state “no choice,” Louisiana will stop requiring anglers to comply with federal red snapper regulations within state waters.
Recommendation Goes to Commerce Secretary for Final Decision
Fishing for red snapper in Ft. Pierce during the short season
NOAA Fisheries Announces Opening Dates
NOAA Fisheries and State Partners Request Help from Fishermen to Collect Information on South Atlantic Red Snapper During the 2012 Season
NOAA Fisheries Service announces that the closure date for the Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season is being extended six days.
A total of 19 studies dating back to 2000 show conclusively that, based on economics, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council should allocate a greater share of red snapper and grouper to recreational fishermen, says a marine-conservation group.
Commercial and recreational fishermen would share quota of 13,000 snapper
Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act would turn fishery management over to the Gulf states.
No more warnings, say federal fisheries officials, for those it catches fishing illegally — even in waters declared legal by the state.
The state joins Louisiana and Texas in allowing anglers a season longer than that proposed by NOAA Fisheries, the shortest ever for the species.
In an unprecedent joint letter, four governors cite “irretrievably broken” federal management
Declaring that federal fishery managers have left the state “no choice,” Louisiana will stop requiring anglers to comply with federal red snapper regulations within state waters.
Recommendation Goes to Commerce Secretary for Final Decision
Fishing for red snapper in Ft. Pierce during the short season
NOAA Fisheries Announces Opening Dates
NOAA Fisheries and State Partners Request Help from Fishermen to Collect Information on South Atlantic Red Snapper During the 2012 Season
NOAA Fisheries Service announces that the closure date for the Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season is being extended six days.
A total of 19 studies dating back to 2000 show conclusively that, based on economics, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council should allocate a greater share of red snapper and grouper to recreational fishermen, says a marine-conservation group.
Commercial and recreational fishermen would share quota of 13,000 snapper
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